Required Training

Department of Enterprise Services offers courses that meet the required or recommended training for state employees as addressed by RCW, WAC, Executive Order, or other policies.

DefinitionRequired training is, at a minimum, any training specified by Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Washington Administrative Code (WAC), State Administrative & Accounting Manual (SAAM), or federal requirements for all of specific groups of employees of the state of Washington. An agency may require additional training for is employees in support of agency policies or procedures.

Contract ManagementWhat:RCW 39.26.110Who:Anyone responsible for executing or managing
personal service contracts and client service contracts
Frequency:Training related information on procurement and contract management is available at
the Procurement and Contract Training website.

Quality management, accountability, and performance systemWhat: RCW 43.17.385Who: Managers and staff at all levels
Frequency: Once

Supervisor & Management DevelopmentWhat: WAC 357-34-06
5Who: New Supervisors or managers, or Supervisors or managers
new to state service
Frequency: Once

Sexual Harassment Awareness and PreventionWhat: WAC 357-34-100Who: All state employees
Frequency: Within six months of appointment and then every five years

Sexual Harassment Awareness for Supervisors and ManagersWhat: WAC 357-34-105Who: All state supervisors and managers
Frequency: Within six months of appointment and then
every three years

For 15 and 12- passenger full size van and cargo van driversWhat: SAAM Manual- 12.60.40 - Required safety education or
training for drivers of full size vans
Who: Employees prior to their initial operation of 15 or
12-passenger full size van or cargo van
Frequency: Every two years